Watching movies on a phone is fine, but a TV is better. OnStream has a version made for the big screen. This guide explains what the OnStream app for TV is, what it can do, which TVs and streaming sticks can run it, and how the OnStream download and install work. Known problems are gathered in one section near the end.
What Is the OnStream App for TV?
OnStream is a free app for watching movies and TV series on demand. Besides the phone app, there is a separate TV edition built for remotes, with large tiles and simple menus. The version checked for this guide is 1.1.0, an APK file of about 17 MB that needs Android 6.0 or later.
The OnStream app isn't available in the Amazon Appstore or on Google Play. You install it yourself, which is called sideloading.
Features on the Big Screen
- Easy browsing. Trending and Popular rows, genre and country filters, and search.
- Quality up to Full HD. Choose Auto, 360p, 480p, 720p or 1080p.
- Subtitles. Turn subtitles on or off for each title.
- Continue watching. Resume a movie or episode where you stopped, or play it from the beginning.
- My List and history. Save titles and see what you've watched once you sign in with a free account.
- Sign in with a code. Open TV Login in the OnStream phone app, press Generate and enter the code on your TV, so you never type a password with the remote.
- Update alerts. The app tells you when a new version is ready.
Which TVs Can Run It?
| DEVICE | WORKS? |
|---|---|
| Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube | Yes, on Fire OS 6 or later (most models since 2018) |
| Google TV and Android TV | Yes, with Android 6.0 or later |
| Android TV boxes | Yes, such as NVIDIA Shield or Onn 4K |
| Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, LG | No, they can't install APK files |
If your TV has Chromecast built in, you can cast from the OnStream phone app instead.
How to Install the OnStream App for TV
On a Fire TV Stick
- Search for Downloader in the Amazon Appstore and install it.
- Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About and click your device name seven times to unlock Developer Options.
- Open Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install unknown apps and turn it on for Downloader.
- Open Downloader, enter the OnStream download link from this page, and choose the TV version.
- Select Install, then Delete to remove the installer file and free up space.
- Open OnStream from your apps list and start browsing.
On Google TV and Android TV
Go to Settings > System > About and click Android TV OS build seven times to turn on developer mode. Then allow Downloader under Settings > Apps > Security & restrictions > Unknown sources, and follow steps 4 to 6 above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the OnStream app for TV free?
Yes. There is no subscription, and an account is optional.
- Does it work on Roku or Samsung TVs?
Not directly. Plug a Fire TV Stick or Google TV device into the TV instead.
- Do I need the phone app too?
No. The phone app is only needed if you want to sign in on the TV with a code.
Final Thoughts
The OnStream app for TV brings a remote-friendly OnStream to Fire TV and Android TV devices, with Full HD playback, subtitles and code sign-in. Check that your device runs Fire OS 6 or Android 6.0 or later, install it with Downloader, and read the known issues above before you start.